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Best Grant County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,223 students in Grant County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter, Cliff High School and Silver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Grant County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cobre High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Grant County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Cliff High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Cobre High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter, Cliff High School and Silver High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grant County?
4 public high schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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